How much does a bus ticket from Philadelphia to Atlanta cost?

The bus ticket price from Philadelphia to Atlanta starts at R 1 258. The best way to find cheap bus tickets from Philadelphia to Atlanta is to book your tickets as early as possible. Prices tend to rise as your travel date approaches, so book in advance to secure the best prices!

How long is the bus ride from Philadelphia to Atlanta?

The average travel time between Philadelphia and Atlanta is around 21h 5m, although the fastest bus will take about 16h 5m. This is the time it takes to travel the 1073 km that separates the two cities.

How many daily bus connections are there between Philadelphia and Atlanta?

The number of buses from Philadelphia to Atlanta can differ depending on the day of the week. On average, there are 42 on this route. Some buses run direct routes, while others have layovers. Simplify your bus trip from Philadelphia to Atlanta by comparing and selecting the bus that fits your travel style and budget on Busbud.

Which bus companies travel from Philadelphia to Atlanta?

When taking the bus from Philadelphia to Atlanta, you can travel comfortably and safely with FlixBus, Greyhound.

What are the departure and arrival stations when taking the bus from Philadelphia to Atlanta?

Buses travelling between Philadelphia and Atlanta leave from Philadelphia Airport or Independence Travel Center and arrive at Doraville Tornado Bus Station, Atlanta Airport, Atlanta Downtown Greyhound Station.

Bus Philadelphia to Atlanta from R 1 361 | Refundable Tickets

Next bus departures

Next departures from Philadelphia to Atlanta on 19 November
Operated by	Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended	Price and booking link
FlixBus + Greyhound Lines, Inc.	Bus	22:30	Philadelphia, 199 Spring Garden St	1d 4h	03:15	Atlanta Bus Station	CheapestFastest

Next departures from Philadelphia to Atlanta on 20 November
Operated by	Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
	Bus	18:30	Philadelphia, 199 Spring Garden St	16h 55m	11:25	Atlanta Bus Station	CheapestFastest
Greyhound Lines, Inc. + FlixBus	Bus	09:45	199 Spring Garden St.	19h 20m	05:05	Atlanta Bus Station	No tags
	Bus	11:45	199 Spring Garden St.	21h 50m	09:35	Atlanta Bus Station	No tags
	Bus	10:15	Philadelphia, 199 Spring Garden St	18h 50m	05:05	Atlanta Bus Station	No tags
Greyhound Lines, Inc. + FlixBus	Bus	15:20	199 Spring Garden St.	20h 5m	11:25	Atlanta Bus Station	No tags

Next departures from Philadelphia to Atlanta on 21 November
Operated by	Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
Greyhound Lines, Inc. + FlixBus	Bus	20:30	199 Spring Garden St.	17h 40m	14:10	Atlanta Bus Station	Cheapest
	Bus	17:10	Philadelphia, 199 Spring Garden St	16h 5m	09:15	Civic Center MARTA Station	Fastest
Greyhound Lines, Inc. + FlixBus	Bus	09:45	199 Spring Garden St.	19h 20m	05:05	Atlanta Bus Station	No tags
	Bus	17:50	199 Spring Garden St.	20h 30m	14:20	Atlanta Bus Station	No tags
	Bus	05:00	Philadelphia, 199 Spring Garden St	17h 15m	22:15	Atlanta Bus Station	No tags

Next departures from Philadelphia to Atlanta on 22 November
Operated by	Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
	Bus	15:15	Schuylkill & Walnut	22h 55m	14:10	Atlanta Bus Station	Cheapest
	Bus	17:10	Philadelphia, 199 Spring Garden St	16h 5m	09:15	Civic Center MARTA Station	Fastest
Greyhound Lines, Inc. + FlixBus	Bus	09:45	199 Spring Garden St.	19h 20m	05:05	Atlanta Bus Station	No tags
	Bus	17:50	199 Spring Garden St.	20h 30m	14:20	Atlanta Bus Station	No tags
	Bus	05:00	Philadelphia, 199 Spring Garden St	17h 15m	22:15	Atlanta Bus Station	No tags

Next departures from Philadelphia to Atlanta on 23 November
Operated by	Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
	Bus	22:00	Philadelphia, 199 Spring Garden St	18h 5m	16:05	Atlanta Bus Station	Cheapest
	Bus	17:10	Philadelphia, 199 Spring Garden St	16h 5m	09:15	Civic Center MARTA Station	Fastest
Greyhound Lines, Inc. + FlixBus	Bus	09:45	199 Spring Garden St.	19h 20m	05:05	Atlanta Bus Station	No tags
	Bus	17:50	199 Spring Garden St.	20h 30m	14:20	Atlanta Bus Station	No tags
	Bus	05:00	Philadelphia, 199 Spring Garden St	17h 15m	22:15	Atlanta Bus Station	No tags

Next departures from Philadelphia to Atlanta on 24 November
Operated by	Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
	Bus	05:00	Philadelphia, 199 Spring Garden St	17h 15m	22:15	Atlanta Bus Station	Cheapest
	Bus	17:10	Philadelphia, 199 Spring Garden St	16h 5m	09:15	Civic Center MARTA Station	Fastest
Greyhound Lines, Inc. + FlixBus	Bus	09:45	199 Spring Garden St.	19h 20m	05:05	Atlanta Bus Station	No tags
	Bus	17:50	199 Spring Garden St.	20h 30m	14:20	Atlanta Bus Station	No tags
	Bus	10:15	Philadelphia, 199 Spring Garden St	18h 50m	05:05	Atlanta Bus Station	No tags

Next departures from Philadelphia to Atlanta on 25 November
Operated by	Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
Greyhound Lines, Inc. + FlixBus	Bus	02:00	Schuylkill & Walnut	20h 15m	22:15	Atlanta Bus Station	Cheapest
	Bus	17:10	Philadelphia, 199 Spring Garden St	16h 5m	09:15	Civic Center MARTA Station	Fastest
Greyhound Lines, Inc. + FlixBus	Bus	15:20	199 Spring Garden St.	18h 10m	09:30	Atlanta Bus Station	No tags
	Bus	17:50	199 Spring Garden St.	20h 30m	14:20	Atlanta Bus Station	No tags
	Bus	05:00	Philadelphia, 199 Spring Garden St	17h 15m	22:15	Atlanta Bus Station	No tags

Next departures from Philadelphia to Atlanta on 26 November
Operated by	Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
FlixBus + Greyhound Lines, Inc.	Bus	22:30	Philadelphia, 199 Spring Garden St	23h 45m	22:15	Atlanta Bus Station	Cheapest
	Bus	17:10	Philadelphia, 199 Spring Garden St	16h 5m	09:15	Civic Center MARTA Station	Fastest
Greyhound Lines, Inc. + FlixBus	Bus	15:20	199 Spring Garden St.	18h 10m	09:30	Atlanta Bus Station	No tags
	Bus	17:50	199 Spring Garden St.	20h 30m	14:20	Atlanta Bus Station	No tags
	Bus	05:00	Philadelphia, 199 Spring Garden St	17h 15m	22:15	Atlanta Bus Station	No tags

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Compare 2 ways to travel from Philadelphia to Atlanta

We recommend taking the train

Among the sustainable travel choices, the train stands out as a good way to reach Atlanta. The journey takes about 17 hours 5 minutes and with fares starting at just R 2 619, it presents an excellent value for a comfortable ride.

1train per day

17h 5mAverage duration

1067 kmDistance

97kgCO₂ emissions

	Average price	Average duration	CO₂ emissions	Actions
Bus	Average priceR 1 258 - R 4 120	Average duration21h 5m	CO₂ emissions 27kg CO₂e
Train	Average priceR 2 619 - R 5 307	Average duration17h 5m	CO₂ emissions 97kg CO₂e

Compare bus companies

FlixBus

3.5/511 380 reviews

Staff4.2

Timeliness3.9

Cleanliness4.1

WiFi2.7

Greyhound

3.5/587 382 reviews

Staff3.6

Timeliness2.9

Cleanliness3.3

WiFi2.4

Based on 87382 reviews, the company was rated 3.5 stars on Busbud. Travellers were especially satisfied with the ticket access and the temperature but often complained with the Wi-Fi. Greyhound ticket prices on this trip start at R 1 275

Greyhound Philadelphia Atlanta recent customer reviews

The only reason I gave the staff a three star rating was because the ticket staff in phiadelphia was rude and acted like she didn't want to help me when I got to the counter

Warren J.

21 August 2020

los autobuses están excelentes

Raul V.

1 October 2020

There were no drivers in richmond so we had to wait 6 hours

Milea G.

19 May 2019

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Where are the popular stops in Philadelphia and Atlanta?

Stops in Philadelphia

A - Philadelphia Airport

B - Independence Travel Center

C - #2842 St.Vincent St

D - Bus Station

E - Island Av & Suffolk Av MBFS

F - NRG SEPTA Station

Stops in Atlanta

A - Doraville Tornado Bus Station

B - Atlanta Airport

C - Atlanta Downtown Greyhound Station

D - Cleveland Ave

E - Doraville El Expreso Bus Station

Frequently asked questions about travelling from Philadelphia, PA to Atlanta, GA by bus

How much does a bus ticket from Philadelphia to Atlanta cost?
The bus ticket price from Philadelphia to Atlanta starts at R 1 258. The best way to find cheap bus tickets from Philadelphia to Atlanta is to book your tickets as early as possible. Prices tend to rise as your travel date approaches, so book in advance to secure the best prices!
How long is the bus ride from Philadelphia to Atlanta?
The average travel time between Philadelphia and Atlanta is around 21h 5m, although the fastest bus will take about 16h 5m. This is the time it takes to travel the 1073 km that separates the two cities.
How many daily bus connections are there between Philadelphia and Atlanta?
The number of buses from Philadelphia to Atlanta can differ depending on the day of the week. On average, there are 42 on this route. Some buses run direct routes, while others have layovers. Simplify your bus trip from Philadelphia to Atlanta by comparing and selecting the bus that fits your travel style and budget on Busbud.
Which bus companies travel from Philadelphia to Atlanta?
When taking the bus from Philadelphia to Atlanta, you can travel comfortably and safely with FlixBus, Greyhound.
What are the departure and arrival stations when taking the bus from Philadelphia to Atlanta?
Buses travelling between Philadelphia and Atlanta leave from Philadelphia Airport or Independence Travel Center and arrive at Doraville Tornado Bus Station, Atlanta Airport, Atlanta Downtown Greyhound Station.

Find cheapest prices for buses

Price is for a one-way ticket for one passenger and based on past searches.

Best price found

17/11

R 2 288

18/11

R 2 872

Today

R 2 368

20/11

R 2 324

21/11

R 1 820

22/11

R 1 767

23/11

R 2 165

24/11

R 2 341

The cheapest trip from Philadelphia, PA to Atlanta, GA was searched and found on 22 Nov 2025 with a price of R 1 767

To save money and be sure you have the best seat, it's a good idea to buy your bus tickets from Philadelphia, PA to Atlanta, GA as early as possible.

You can expect to pay from R 1 767 to R 3 605 for a bus ticket from Philadelphia, PA to Atlanta, GA based on the last 2 days. You can expect to find the cheapest price for the trip at R 1 767, which is on 2025-11-22.

Usually Greyhound will charge you higher prices for tickets closer to the departure date. To find the best prices, you should be flexible on your date of travel.